Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples
People Cluster: Filipino, Tribal
Language: Dibabawon Manobo - (mbd)
Alternate Name(s): Manguangan Mandaya
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Philippines
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Population: 11,500
Global Population: 11,500
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Manguangan of Philippines, numbering 11,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Filipino, Tribal people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Philippines. Their primary language is Dibabawon Manobo. The primary religion practiced by the Manguangan is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
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